The 8th Annual Seminar On Science and Technology (S&T) 2009
The 8th Annual Seminar On Science and Technology (S&T) 2009
The 8th Annual Seminar On Science and Technology (S&T) 2009
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Registration Form<br />
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Submission<br />
Submission of abstract <strong>and</strong> paper can be<br />
emailed to sst08@ums.edu.my<br />
Abstract only<br />
Abstract & full paper later (by 20 th<br />
Nov, <strong>2009</strong>)<br />
Full paper<br />
Mode of payment<br />
Cash<br />
Cheque<br />
LPO<br />
Completed Registration Form for this event<br />
must be emailed to the secretariat at<br />
sst08@ums.edu.my. Payment of registration<br />
fees can be made by LO or cheque (crossed<br />
‘A/C Payee <strong>On</strong>ly’) payable to ‘Bendahari UMS’<br />
<strong>and</strong> send to the secretariat before 20 th<br />
November, <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Organizing Committee<br />
Patron<br />
YBhg. Col. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kamaruzaman Hj.Ampon<br />
Vice- Chancellor Universiti Malaysia Sabah<br />
Advisors<br />
Prof. Dr. Amran Ahmed<br />
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic <strong>and</strong> International), UMS<br />
Prof. Dr. Rosnah Ismail<br />
Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Research <strong>and</strong> Innovation), UMS<br />
Prof. Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah<br />
Dean, School of <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, UMS<br />
Prof. Madya. Dr. Baba Musta<br />
Deputy Dean (Research <strong>and</strong> Innovation), School of <strong>Science</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, UMS<br />
Main Committee<br />
Chairperson<br />
: Dr. Ivy Wong Nyet Kui<br />
Deputy Chairperson : Encik Saafie Salleh<br />
Secretary<br />
: Cik Rubia Idris<br />
Secretary II<br />
: Cik Rubena Yusoff<br />
Treasurer<br />
: Puan Asdalifah Talibe<br />
Ass. Tresurer<br />
: Cik Norlita Ismail<br />
Secretariat & Protocols : Cik Hartinie Binti Marbawi<br />
Cik Siti Aishah Binti Mohd Ali<br />
Pn Hazerina Pungut<br />
Cik Norini Tahir<br />
Technical<br />
: En Awang Sufiyan Abd. Hamid<br />
Food & Accommodation : Pn Roslina Jawan<br />
Cik Sharain Liew Yen Ling<br />
Scientific Committee : Prof Madya Dr Baba Musta<br />
Proceedings<br />
All papers will be published in Proceedings of <strong>Seminar</strong><br />
<strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>2009</strong>. Payment later than 20 th<br />
November will not be included into the proceedings<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>8th</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Seminar</strong><br />
<strong>On</strong><br />
<strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (S&T)<br />
<strong>2009</strong><br />
18 – 19 December <strong>2009</strong><br />
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort<br />
Pantai Dalit Beach,Tuaran<br />
Organized by:<br />
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY<br />
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH
Introduction<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>8th</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Seminar</strong> on <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Technology</strong> (S&T) <strong>2009</strong> is organized by<br />
School of <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, Universiti<br />
Malaysia Sabah. This seminar marks the<br />
continuation of the 7th <strong>Seminar</strong> S&T held in<br />
2008, which had successfully gathered many<br />
presenters. S&T provides an avenue for the<br />
dissemination, sharing <strong>and</strong> discussion of<br />
completed research works <strong>and</strong> on-going<br />
research activities. We hope to highlight<br />
research output, on-going research works <strong>and</strong><br />
future direction of research activities of young<br />
<strong>and</strong> new lecturers <strong>and</strong> academicians within the<br />
university on science <strong>and</strong> technology related<br />
fields. In conjunction with the theme of the<br />
seminar ‘<strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> Advancement<br />
Towards 1UMS’ we hope to help establish <strong>and</strong><br />
enhance multi-disciplinary collaboration<br />
research for advancing research <strong>and</strong><br />
development.<br />
S&T <strong>2009</strong> aims to continue the tradition<br />
of active participation from respective new <strong>and</strong><br />
young academicians. <strong>The</strong> organizer believes<br />
this year would see an exciting opportunity to<br />
experience more diverse course among<br />
academic staff.<br />
Objectives<br />
To provide opportunities for newly appointed<br />
senior <strong>and</strong> young lecturers to interact,<br />
network <strong>and</strong> exchange ideas.<br />
To highlight current completed research <strong>and</strong><br />
on-going research activities within the<br />
University in <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> related<br />
fields.<br />
To establish <strong>and</strong> strengthen multi-disciplinary<br />
collaboration for advancing research <strong>and</strong><br />
development.<br />
Niche Areas of Research<br />
Authors are invited to submit original manuscripts that<br />
demonstrate current research in all areas of science <strong>and</strong><br />
technology. Areas of interest include but not limited to:<br />
Sustainable energy<br />
Sustainable environment<br />
Materials <strong>and</strong> minerals<br />
Mathematics <strong>and</strong> statistical applications<br />
Natural products <strong>and</strong> drug discovery<br />
Bio-resource technology<br />
All newly appointed lecturers, researches <strong>and</strong><br />
Postgraduate students from science <strong>and</strong> technology<br />
related schools <strong>and</strong> institutes are welcome to participate<br />
in the seminar.<br />
School of Engineering <strong>and</strong> Information <strong>Technology</strong><br />
School of <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
School of Food <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> Nutrition<br />
School of International Tropical Forestry<br />
School of Medicine<br />
School of Sustainable Agriculture<br />
School Informatics <strong>Science</strong>s, Labuan<br />
Borneo Marine Research Institute<br />
Tropical Biology <strong>and</strong> Conservation Institute<br />
Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI)<br />
Registration Fees<br />
Early birds<br />
Before 23 Oct <strong>2009</strong> After 23 Oct <strong>2009</strong><br />
Academicians RM 250 RM 300<br />
Post-Graduate<br />
students<br />
RM 100 RM 150<br />
Inclusive of tea breaks, lunch, banquet <strong>and</strong> seminar materials<br />
Deadlines<br />
Early Bird Registration Deadline : 23 rd October <strong>2009</strong><br />
Abstract Submission Deadline : 28 th October <strong>2009</strong><br />
Full Paper Submission Deadline : 20 th November <strong>2009</strong><br />
Payment Deadline : 20 th November <strong>2009</strong><br />
Contact Persons<br />
For any enquiries <strong>and</strong> further information kindly contact<br />
Dr. Ivy Wong Nyet Kui<br />
Tel: 088-320000 ext 5771<br />
Email: nkwong@ums.edu.my<br />
Rubia Idris<br />
Tel: 088-320000 ext 5647<br />
Email: rubia@ums.edu.my<br />
Rubena Yusoff<br />
Tel: 088-320000 ext 5809<br />
Email: rubena@ums.edu.my